Iliafi Talotusitusi Esera is a

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of the

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movement. Pastor Iliafi is an internationally renowned speaker amongst Christian organizations. Reverend Esera is of Samoan birth and currently resides in New Zealand, but regularly speaks in America, Asia and Oceania. He was a member of the Assembly of God in New Zealand Executive Presbytery from 2002-2023 and held the position of General Superintendent of the

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from 2011-2023. He also held the position of Assistant Superintendent of the AGNZ from 2003 until his election to General Superintendent in November 2011. Iliafi is the senior pastor of Faith City Church in

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, New Zealand. Reverend Esera is of Samoan birth and married to Falefia-o-alii (called Fia), they have eight children and 11 grandchildren. Iliafi ministers at conferences all over the world which have included Promise Keepers NZ & Youth of the Nation in Whanganui. In the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours, Esera was appointed an

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, for services to the Samoan community and Christian ministry.

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Faith City Church, NZAssemblies of God in NZ
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